Hydrotherapy — spa treatments that incorporate water — can be relaxing or invigorating. Learn how hydrotherapy works, and the benefits these treatments can offer. People have recognized the healing and restorative benefits of water for ages. Cold water is invigorating because it induces the blood vessels closest to your skin to constrict, increasing blood flow… Continue reading
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How much time you need for your own fitness program
In January 2005, the U.S. government released a new set of dietary guidelines essentially telling us that as Americans get bigger, so does the length of time we need to be physically active. While it’s a little more involved than that, the guidelines from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human… Continue reading
The components of professional treatment for skin: body wrap
With a body wrap, you’ll feel as though you’re treating your whole body to a facial mask. Pamper yourself with this spa treatment, designed to help rid your skin of toxins. To learn more about its benefits, read on. With a body wrap, you’ll feel as though you’re treating your whole body to a facial… Continue reading
The components of professional treatment for skin: aromatherapy
Did you ever wonder how aromatherapy works, or why people choose this alternative treatment to help with a host of health conditions? Read on to learn more. Aromatherapy is a spa treatment that uses plant-based essential oils for their health benefits. The oils of different plants produce different effects — lavender oil is used for… Continue reading
The components of professional treatment for skin: massage
It may seem as if massages come in more varieties than ice cream flavors these days. That’s because massages can be focused on any of a number of specific aches and pains, or they can be used more generally, for overall relaxation. Learn how to choose the treatment that’s right for you. It may seem… Continue reading
How to pick up professional care for our skin
Looking for professional treatments that can relax and rejuvenate you and give your skin a youthful, vibrant look? Turn to a spa. Spas can pamper you with a range of treatments, from a relaxing massage to an invigorating hydrotherapy session. Here are some of the more popular choices for relaxing and rejuvenating yourself and your… Continue reading
Effective summer skin care
Summertime means beaches, boats, barbecues, and baseball games. You don’t want it to mean sunburn, skin damage, and increased risk of cancer! So you’ll want to change your summer skin care regimen to reflect all that outdoor exposure. Here’s what to do. Blue skies and sunshine entice you to spend time — and lots of… Continue reading
Be careful with the supplements for adrenal fatigue
Taking vitamins or supplements to treat “adrenal fatigue” may do more harm than good, says Todd Nippoldt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic expert in hormone disorders affecting the adrenal glands. “Adrenal fatigue is a term that was invented outside the mainstream medical community to explain a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as fatigue, body aches, sleep… Continue reading